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Cello with Genevieve T.

Riverside, Illinois

5.0
(22)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5-90
Speaks English
Teaching since 2007
Masters of Music in Cello Performance

    LEARN and PLAY CELLO 🎻 with Touring String Quartet Cellist!

    Having 20+ years of playing experience, and 10+ years of professional cello teaching, I feel very comfortable helping my students understand the foundations of cello technique. My lessons are structured with some technique work at the beginning followed by repertoire. I send each of my students off with their very own practice assignments and practice journal/log ✍️. In this document, I may share music and other supplemental materials when possible. I’m happy to help and guide my students however they need it. Some background on me: I graduated with a Bachelors of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and got my Masters in Music from Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music. In addition, I completed a 2 year rigorous Suzuki Technique Pedagogy Program where I am now certified to teach all 10 levels. I'm currently in a touring crossover string quartet called ATLYS. Looking forward to helping you reach your musical goals!! 🎻

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-2:30 PM
    6 PM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-8 AM
    10 AM-3:30 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-8 AM
    10 AM-4 PM
    Thursday
    4:30 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-8:30 AM
    9 AM-12:30 PM
    Sunday
    8 AM-9 AM
    11 AM-2 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $45
    45 minutes
    $65
    60 minutes
    $85

    About Genevieve T.

    5.0
    (22)
    I am a professional cellist, skilled in all solo, chamber, and orchestra settings. My playing has invited me into the top ranking music festivals in the world, has led me to perform with the New York Philharmonic, play for celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater, and travel and perform worldwide. Currently, I am in touring string quartet called ATLYS with an extensive online presence! I also track and record a lot of cello for music bands, tv, and film, which have aired on Netflix shows and films in the movie theatres! I come from a heavy classical background, having gone to conservatory for both bachelors and masters degrees. I am also a fully certified Suzuki instructor and have taken a rigorous 2-year program to qualify in teaching all 10 levels of the Suzuki books. Using the Suzuki method, supplemental materials, and goals from the student, I gather a cohesive plan and strategy to master the cello with you!
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    22 Reviews
    Elle
    Online
    Genevieve is a fantastic teacher! She is very organized, kind, understanding, patient, and she explains things in different ways until you understand a concept. She's definitely helped me improve my cello technique. We are also on different time zones, and I found that she is also flexible with meeting times. I can't say enough great things about her. If you're looking for a cello teacher, you should reach out to her.
    Posted Mar 27, 2024
    Suzi
    Online
    Gen was helpful in teaching me some chopping moves, and suggesting some thumb position review, which was a good reminder for me to keep practicing this. She is easy to work with, and has given me some helpful pointers.
    Posted Mar 27, 2024
    Stacy
    Teacher's studio
    She is very thorough and friendly.
    Posted Aug 31, 2023
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    Experience

    Signed Artists (ATLYS)

    Dec, 2022 - Present

    Blackburn International Artist Agency

    Cellist for band Bird and Butterfly

    Jul, 2022 - Present

    Bird and Butterfly

    Bird and Butterfly are a singer-songwriter duo based in Chicago. They write such beautiful music. Go check them out.

    Section Cello Substitute

    Apr, 2021 - Present

    Quad City Symphony Orchestra & Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

    Sistema Ravinia Cello Instructor

    Feb, 2020 - May, 2021

    Ravinia Festival - Outreach Programs - REACH TEACH PLAY

    A daily after-school program for kids to learn their orchestral instruments and most importantly, play orchestral music!

    Bach to Rock Music Instructor - Cello, Early Childhood Music Education, Beginner Piano lesson

    Jul, 2019 - Feb, 2020

    Bach to Rock Music School - Naperville Branch

    Cello Instructor ( from Beginner to Advanced levels) Group Piano lessons Individual beginner piano lessons Early Childhood Music Education group classes

    Signed Musician

    Jan, 2018 - Present

    Brave Enough Artist Agency

    signed with an agency that books concerts for college entertainment and chamber music arts societies

    Cello Coach and Assitant

    Jan, 2018 - Mar, 2019

    PRYSM (Philadelphia Region Youth String Music) Youth Orchestra and PRYSM Young Artists

    I coach and train students from ages 8-17 in string chamber music in Philadelphia.

    Studio Musician for Bands and Recording

    Jan, 2018 - Present

    freelance

    Cellist

    Sep, 2016 - Present

    ATLYS LLC

    Cellist of the string quartet ATLYS. We play crossover music ranging from classical to pop to jazz to traditional to rock and more. We collaborate with other musicians and are very prominent on social media. We have an active youtube channel, facebook, instagram, and Patreon profiles where we make high-end artistic music videos of our arrangements of current songs. Our goal is to bridge the gap between classical music and current and show to the world that these art forms are not that much different from each other. With this, I am able to teach different styles of cello technique, from extended techniques and sounds on the instrument, like chopping ( percussive sounds on the cello) to Celtic reels and gigs.

    Musician/Guest Entertainer

    Aug, 2016 - Nov, 2017

    RWS Entertainment Group

    Performed concerts and traveled the world representing Lincoln Center aboard the Holland America Cruise Line

    Section Cellist

    Sep, 2014 - Jun, 2016

    Civic Orchestra of Chicago

    Apprentice Orchestra under Chicago Symphony

    Private teacher

    Jan, 2009 - Present

    Genevieve

    Taught students from ages 6-college level

    Education

    Bachelors of Music in Cello Perfomance

    Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2013

    Cleveland Institute of Music

    Masters of Music in Cello Performance

    Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2015

    Northwestern University - Bienen School of Music

    Certifications

    Suzuki Certified Cello Instructor (Beginner to Advanced)

    Jun, 2013

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    I completed a 2 year rigorous course to be certified in all 10 levels of the cello books

    Awards

    Northwestern-Civic Fellowship

    Sep, 2014

    Northwestern University - Bienen School of Music

    Listener's Choice

    Apr, 2023

    Video Game Music Conference (VGMCON) Awards

    Best Symphonic Track

    Apr, 2023

    Video Game Music Conference (VGMCON) Awards -

    ATLYS performed with EDM artist Seven Lions at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Gorge amphitheater

    Jul, 2021

    Seven Lions

    Ambassadors and Endorsors of NS Design 5 string instruments

    Jan, 2021

    NS Design Artists (ATLYS)

    Shar Music Young Strings of America ambassadors (ATLYS)

    May, 2019

    Shar Music

    Ambassadors and Endorsors of Schertler Group recording gear

    Jan, 2018

    Schertler Group

    mentioned in revolutionary cello technique book 'Cellomind'

    Oct, 2016

    book by Hans Jorgen Jensen & Minna Rose Chung

    New York Philharmonic Zarin Mehta Fellow

    Jan, 2015

    New York Philharmonic

    Affiliations

    Alexander Technique International

    Jan, 2014

    Alexander Technique International (ATI) is a world-wide professional organization created to promote and advance the work begun by F. Matthias Alexander. Its members include teachers, students, and friends of the Alexander Technique. ATI embraces the diversity of the international Alexander Technique community and is working to promote international dialogue.

    BMI

    Jan, 2021

    Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

    Alliance for Women Film Composer

    Jan, 2018

    Through advocacy, support and education, the Alliance for Women Film Composers aims to increase the visibility of women composers active in media scoring. The AFWC advocates for the inclusion of women composers within industry events; supports filmmakers, game developers and studios in their inclusion of women composers; and educates, mentors and inspires emerging women composers.

    ASCAP

    Jan, 2018

    ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.

    Languages

    English

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